Even though they have already matched their total losses from last year, the New England Patriots once again look like a legitimate contender for a playoff spot in the AFC. However, in order to get there, they will have to find a way to overcome the injuries that have ravaged their roster over the first two months of the regular season.
While the expectation is that they will get several players back from injured reserve at some point, they also could go for a more radical approach in hopes of improving their team and gearing up for a stretch run in 2026. Like they have done multiple times in 2026 already, they could look at the trade market.
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Will there be additions to a list that already includes the likes of A.J. Brown, Jaylen Reed, Corey Kiner and Walter Rouse? Or could they move on from some of their players, like they did in 2025?
We will know soon: the NFL trade deadline is coming up on Tuesday, November 10, at 4 p.m. ET. Until then, please make sure to bookmark and regularly revisit our Patriots trade deadline tracker for all the latest developments.
TBD
WR Josh Downs: Traded from Colts to Chiefs
LB Daiyan Henley: Traded from Chargers to Broncos
QB Kirk Cousins: Traded from Raiders to Vikings
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S Amani Hooker: Traded from Titans to Bills
WR Keenan Allen: Traded from Colts to 49ers
ED Arnold Ebiketie: Traded from Eagles to Bengals Trade called off
Latest rumors at the top.
The Colts’ fire sale continues, with wide receiver Josh Down going to the Chiefs. | Report
Despite interest from multiple teams, the Colts will not trade running back Jonathan Taylor ahead of the deadline. | Report
Kirk Cousins, who the Patriots already faced once this season, is returning to their schedule: the Vikings have traded for him, meaning he is now set to square off against New England in Week 14. | Report
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The Patriots’ division rivals in Buffalo have swung a trade, acquiring safety Amani Hooker and a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for a second-round selection. | Report
For the Patriots, the trade deadline will “likely [be] on the quieter side” | Report
Regardless of Christian Barmore’s outlook, the Patriots “want another pass rusher” to complement their current edge group. At the moment, the team has Dre’Mont Jones, Elijah Ponder and Gabe Jacas as its three-player rotation at the position. | Report
The Patriots are “lurking” in the wide receiver trade market ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. They currently have four wide receivers on their active roster, but with A.J. Brown nursing a knee injury could benefit from more depth. Some of it will come in the form of Mack Hollins, with Romeo Doubs expected to return from IR after the Week 11 bye. | Report
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The Patriots are not actively shopping Christian Barmore or Carlton Davis. That does not mean they won’t listen to offers, but they have not put up the “for sale” signs just yet. | Report
The Patriots are conducting “business as normal” with less than a week to go until the NFL trade deadline. | Report
The Patriots are looking to buy at the trade deadline, with edge help a particular focus. | Report
The Patriots are reportedly looking for a fourth-round draft pick in a potential Christian Barmore trade. | Report
Cornerback Carlton Davis is speculated as another trade candidate. | Report
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Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore reportedly “could be had” via trade. | Report
Wide receiver Josh Down has requested a trade from the Colts. | Report
“Wide receiver-needy teams” have reportedly called the Colts about fourth-year man Josh Downs. Downs, of course, is a former college teammate of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. | Report
Quenton Nelson will not be coming to New England. The Colts, who recently fired general manager Chris Ballard and are in full fire-sale mode, have decided to trade the All-Pro guard to Seattle. The Seahawks invested a 2027 third-round draft pick and 2028 fifth-rounder in Nelson. | Report
